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Join us at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 2 in the Sanctuary
Rev. Brian Paulson is preaching "Mustard Seed Faith" for combined Communion Worship this Sunday. We'll be marking All Saints' Day and dedicating our pledges. Music will include the Chancel Choir and the First Pres Chamber Orchestra. This service will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
| | Flower dedications: The flowers on Sunday are placed to the glory of God by Nancy Harvey Kodish with get well wishes and gratitude to Essie Pochron for her tireless ministry; and by Bradley and Gini Baker in in joyful celebration of their granddaughter, Ellie Summers’, 12th birthday. | | |
Sunday, November 2
Dedication & All Saints Sunday
10:00 AM Combined Communion Worship Service in the Sanctuary
10:15 AM Sunday School PreK-8th Grade
11:00 AM Social Hour (Social Hall & Courtyard)
4:00 PM Middle School Youth Group - JHF (Youth Lounge & Social Hall)
Sunday, November 9
10:00 AM Worship Service in the Chapel & Sanctuary
10:15 AM Sunday School PreK-5th Grade
11:00 AM Social Hour (Social Hall & Courtyard)
11:30 AM Holy Conversations Lunch (Fellowship Hall)
1:00 PM Inquirers’ Class (Dougherty Room)
4:00 PM High School Youth Group - SHF (Youth Lounge & Social Hall)
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UPCOMING
Mobile Food Pantry Volunteering (Nov. 15)
Lake County United Forum (Nov. 16)
Men’s Retreat (Nov. 21 & 22)
First Light: A Service of Hope & Healing (Nov. 23)
Advent Wreath Workshop & All Church Lunch (Nov. 23)
Advent Book Study Begins (Nov. 24)
Advent Vespers (Nov. 30)
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Holy Conversations for 65+ on November 9
Adults 65 and up, please join us for lunch and conversation! Gather around tables to share your experiences, hear from others, and explore topics that matter in this season of life. It’s a great chance to connect with friends old and new. Sunday, November 9 at 11:15 AM in Fellowship Hall — lunch included! Call the church office at 847-362-2174 or click here to RSVP.
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Becoming a Member
If you’ve been visiting and are ready to explore church membership, we invite you to our Inquirers Class on Sunday, November 9 from 1:00–4:00 PM. This class is a chance to connect with other prospective members, discover ways to get more involved, and learn about our Reformed heritage.
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Sign up for the Men's Retreat!
There is still space available. If overnight doesn’t work for you, join us on Saturday only!
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DATE: Sunday, Nov. 16 2025, 3:00-4:15 PM.
WHAT: Lake County United Fall Assembly: Addressing the Housing Shortage
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church in the Sanctuary
COMMUNITY ISSUE: Shortage of housing in Lake County negatively impacts our economy, and interconnects with physical & mental health, employment, education, transportation & family dynamics.
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY to show our local representatives your support for increasing housing of all types for all demographics and income levels.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
| | All Church Lunch & Advent Wreath/Creche Workshop: Join us in Fellowship Hall after worship on Sunday, November 23 for lunch and a hands-on Advent wreath-making activity with fresh-cut greenery. Also, if you’ve been crafting the handmade crèche pieces each year, your next piece will be waiting for you. If you’re new to the tradition, come pick up your first piece and begin building your own nativity set. All are welcome! Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough food and wreath materials for everyone. | | |
Holiday Meal Boxes
This season, the Mobile Food Pantry will provide Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas hams to local families in need. A gift of $18 covers the cost of a complete turkey or ham dinner—enough to feed up to eight people. You may donate online by clicking here or by writing a check with “Holiday Meal Box” in the memo line. Thank you for helping share the joy of the holidays with our neighbors.
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Advent Book Study: Hope Restored: This study explores Brueggemann’s vision of a “gritty, wide-awake” hope that refuses to accept injustice and calls God’s people to imagine new possibilities. We’ll see how the Hebrew Bible and the life of Jesus reveal a tenacious shalom that breaks through struggle and suffering. Together, we’ll reflect on what this hope might look like in our lives and in the world today.
Mondays, November 24–December 15 | 2:00–3:00 PM (at church) or 6:00–7:00 PM (Zoom).
The book is available at your favorite bookseller.
| | First Light Service on November 23: If your heart feels heavy or you are carrying the weight of grief as we move towards Thanksgiving and Christmas, join us for First Light: A Service of Hope & Healing on Sunday, November 23, at 6 PM in the chapel. This contemplative candlelight service, led by Rev. Amy M. Heinrich and our Stephen Ministers, offers a space to find comfort, hope, and healing. Music will be led by Adam Hendrickson. | | |
Podcasts
Podcasts of previous Sunday sermons and our new Anywhere Anytime Bible podcast for kids are available on the listening platform of your choice, including Spotify, Apple, and YouTube Music.
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PADS Food Collection
Drop off on Wednesdays between 4:00-5:30 PM in the Sanctuary Narthex.
Please only bring items from the list below:
Breakfast: Bagels, cream cheese, instant oatmeal, store-bought muffins, granola or breakfast bars, meal replacement drinks
Lunch: Crackers, chips, ramen noodle cups or packages, protein bars, tuna or chicken salad packs, beef jerky, microwave popcorn, Jell-O cups, apple sauce pouches
Dinner: Non-perishable microwave dinners, canned baked beans, mac and cheese in boxes or cups, canned chili, microwave rice packs, sardines
Drinks: Fruit juice packs, water bottles, hot chocolate packs, small containers of milk
Other: Can openers, plastic cutlery and plates, baby food
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Lend a Hand at the Mobile Food Pantry!
We could use your help on Saturday, November 15! Meet us by the sanctuary entrance at 7:30 AM to sort food and pack grocery bags. Guests start arriving at 8:00 AM, and we’re usually done by 9:30 AM. It’s a great way to support our community and meet new people! No RSVP needed—just show up and lend a hand.
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Libertyville Senior Center News
Click here to read the November update from our friends at the Libertyville Senior Center.
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Flower Dedication Calendar
Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a beautiful floral arrangement in our worship spaces on Sunday mornings. To make your dedication, simply fill out the form below or contact the church office at 847-362-2174. The cost is $45.
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How to contact a pastor or staff member
Call 847-362-2174 or email office@boxp.net. The office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Pastoral Emergencies
If you are a church member and need to reach a pastor in an emergency, please call 847-367-6460. Leave a message and a pastor will return your call as soon as they are able.
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Beware of Scams!
To avoid falling victim to scams, please verify the sender's email address before responding to any messages that appear to be from our pastors or staff. Our pastors only send email from boxp.net and will never make personal requests for money, gift cards, church directories, or any kind of assistance through email. If you have any doubts, please call the church office at 847-362-2174 to verify before taking any action.
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